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USNA Class of 1978 2Q 2024 Newsletter

Classmates, Lots to share in this newsletter concerning USNA Distinguished Graduates, Another-Link-in-the-Chain (ALITC), progress on developing our 50th Class Gift, our Class bylaws review, and a new topic Medical Facilitation. Distinguished Graduate …

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Posted byMatthew EliasMarch 14, 2024April 18, 2024

St. John’s College to face off against the U.S. Naval Academy in the 40th Annapolis Cup presented by PNC

Johnnies have won 31 out of 39 matches against the Midshipmen. Tickets go on sale to the general public March 15. ANNAPOLIS, MD [March 11, 2024] — The Annapolis Cup presented …

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Posted byMatthew EliasMarch 13, 2024March 13, 2024

50th Reunion Gift Committee Initial Communication

I am writing you regarding our 50th reunion Class Gift. Yes, we are just starting the process but I wanted to reach out to all classmates to communicate our intent …

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Posted byMatthew EliasFebruary 6, 2024

ATTENTION ALL GOLFERS – “Average Joe” Tournament in Laughlin, NV

Every year, Jim Shulson and Tony Shaddix play in an “average Joe” tournament in Laughlin, NV. Played May 6 – 10, the Tournament is a three-day scramble event where teams …

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Posted byMatthew EliasFebruary 3, 2024

U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association & Foundation

Classmates, The Alumni Association is making a dedicated effort to validate and confirm the contact information of all graduates by hiring a company, Publishing Concepts or PCI, to help the …

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Posted byMatthew EliasJanuary 19, 2024

Class of ’78 State of the Class

Classmates, Happy New Year! As we begin 2024, your Board of Class Officers presents the “State of Our Class” to share with you the many things on which we are working. The …

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Posted byMatthew EliasJanuary 10, 2024

45th Reunion Yetis- Only Available in Blue

Dear Classmates and Brothers, This is a revision to our last Reunion Update.  The Reunion Yetis are not available in Yellow (“Gold”). They are only available in Navy Blue.  That includes our …

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Posted byMatthew EliasDecember 12, 2023December 14, 2023

45th REUNION SURVEY LINK

Dear Classmates and Brothers, As promised, and on behalf of your 45th Reunion Committee, here is the link to our 45th Reunion Survey:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/H2G6WD9. It will be open for your …

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Posted byMatthew EliasDecember 11, 2023December 13, 2023

45th Reunion FINAL-FINAL Update

Classmates, While your Reunion Committee won’t claim the Reunion was a 100% success as there are always some glitches, we hope more things went right than wrong and that the …

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Posted byMatthew EliasDecember 11, 2023December 13, 2023

U.S. Naval Academy Foundation Goes Paperless for Donation Receipting!

Dear Naval Academy Family, We hope this message finds you well. We have some exciting news regarding an important update to our donation receipting process at the U.S. Naval Academy …

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Posted byMatthew EliasNovember 15, 2023November 19, 2023

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